About Marjan Kalhor
Born 1988. Marjan Kalhor is an Iranian alpine skier and skier.
Marjan Kalhor (; born 21 July 1988 in Tehran ) is an Iranian alpine skier who became the first Iranian woman to participate in the Winter Olympics, at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Kalhor competed in the slalom and giant slalom competitions. She was her nation's flag bearer in the Opening Ceremony. Kalhor finished 60th among 86 competitors in the giant slalom and 55th among 87 participants in the slalom.
Kalhor started skiing at the age of four, in the Dizin resort north of Tehran, in the Alborz mountain range. At the age of eleven, she won a national competition, and later competed and won medals in Turkey and Lebanon. She has not yet competed in a World Cup event.
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Who is Marjan Kalhor?
Iranian alpine skier
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Marjan Kalhor was born on 21 July 1988 in Tehran.
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Marjan Kalhor is an alpine skier and skier.
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Marjan Kalhor is Iranian.
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